Educational Agreements

Educational agreements allow students from collaborating colleges to attend approved programs at participating schools without having to worry about residency issues and out-of-district fees.

Do you live in either Stephenson or Winnebago County in Illinois and want to attend BTC? Do you live in Rock or Green County in Wisconsin and want to attend either Rock Valley College (RVC) or Highland Community College (HCC)? If so, you may be eligible to take advantage of an educational agreement.

Provide your letter of acceptance and a valid Wisconsin ID reflecting residence in Rock or Green County to the Blackhawk Technical College representative (listed below)

Obtain a current reciprocal letter from Blackhawk Technical College

Provide the reciprocal letter to the participating college

Please check with the participating college regarding authorization letter due dates. Your letter must be updated on an annual basis.

Terms

All agreements are valid for one year - fall to summer semesters

All students MUST initiate the renewal agreement for subsequent years.

Proof of acceptance into RVC or HCC is needed prior to receiving authorization. You must show the BTC representative the original RVC or HCC acceptance letter. A copy of your acceptance letter will be kept for verification.

If you enroll in courses that are not within your academic plan, your residency status may be changed to reflect out-of-state fees for ALL COURSES YOU ARE ENROLLED IN FOR THAT TERM. This change can occur at any time. If approval documentation is received AFTER classes start, the approval will not be applied to that semester.

Upon completion of the degree or certificate requirements, this agreement is no longer valid.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act: The student understands and grants permission for RVC or HCC to send information pertaining to the students’ course schedule and registration each semester.

Individual reciprocal approval documentation needs to be presented to the respective college either prior to the affected semester or prior to classes starting.